The Australian dollar has fallen below 74
US cents, with levels almost below 73 US cents in early July. This dip was the
lowest level the local currency has been since early 2017, with some experts
predicting even lower levels in the months ahead. Whether you're running a
large export business or simply doing your best to run a family, a strong or
weak Aussie dollar can have a considerable impact on the price of investments
and the cost of everyday household items.

Household waste is a major problem across
the world, with 50 tonnes of waste thrown away every second and 12 container
ships filled each day. As if this wasn't bad enough, waste production is set to
double by 2030 unless we make some drastic changes. The waste industry is a
huge and growing business, with most waste either going to landfill or burned
as it releases toxic dioxins into the atmosphere. Now more than ever, it's up
to individuals to take responsibility for their own household waste.

With housing affordability a major concern
in heated Australian markets, negative gearing is likely to be a big issue in
the coming federal election.As one of
the most widely used incentives to reduce tax, any moves to scrap negative
gearing will be as contentious as the concessions themselves. While proposed
ALP reforms to negative gearing could save the federal government A$1.7 billion
according to The Conversation, these changes do not stretch across the
political divide.

From expensive foods and supplements
through to skincare products and cosmetic surgery, everyone wants to stay young
for as long as possible. As it turns out, however, the best way to stay
youthful and age gracefully is available to everyone and costs absolutely
nothing. Time and time again, regular exercise has proved to be the best way to
stay young, with physical workouts able to lower the levels of inflammation
that are responsible for subjective ageing and so many age-related
diseases.

There are a number of strange coincidences
at the heart of the universe, and the closer you look, the more baffling they
seem to get. In fact, some of the most remarkable scientific discoveries of
recent decades can be described as coincidences, with the laws of the universe
itself possibly tailored to the emergence of intelligent life. From the
delicate balance of dark matter and dark energy through to the size of the
moon, let's take a look at some of the weirdest cosmic coincidences according
to science.